Pontiac Apartment Fire Caused By Man Barbecuing On Balcony
"The barbecue caught fire and made the the fire extend up into the attic, which is a non-sprinkler attic."
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"The barbecue caught fire and made the the fire extend up into the attic, which is a non-sprinkler attic."
There are reports of two separate structure fires in the Metro Detroit area. There's no word of any injuries at this time.
A demolition contractor has been selected for the job.
No one was inside the vehicle when it was towed out with the help of a dive team.
The city of Pontiac ended up in court fighting the owners over building, safety and zoning violations.
It happened Thursday evening, just west of the downtown area.
Patrick Lee Johnson, 55, is being held without bond.
It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
One person is dead after being struck by a car in Pontiac Thursday evening.
There is no word on how many units were damaged or whether residents are homeless after the Christmas Eve fire, but police say that two people have been killed.
"In all three of these cases...innocent people got caught in the crossfire."
Deputies went into the basement and found the man jumping on a chair, striking his head on the ceiling, injuring himself. The man was "naked and covered in fecal matter."
Oakland County deputies responded after someone was heard making "moaning and gurgling noises" during a 911 call around 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor, investigators say.
The victim was last listed in critical condition at Royal Oak Beaumont hospital.
A technology business is moving three of its startup companies to Pontiac in an act that might signal another re-birth for the beleaguered city.
A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a homeless man who was trying to cross the road.
According to a spokesperson for the district, a parent called 911.
The Perry Street Diversion project will allow the city of Pontiac to divert sewer water and clean it at their plant instead of sending it to Detroit.
"We are in close communication with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department as they are investigating the incident,"
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A 37-year-old Pontiac man is dead following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
A five-year-old boy is dead after accidentally being run over by his mother Wednesday.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says he's "sick of standing on someone's front lawn" and comforting a victim's family.
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Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
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The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
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Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
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